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MT08 YAM

2008 Yamaha MT-01

Black Petrol 1670cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

11,700 mi
Last recorded11,700 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Yamaha MT-0110,737 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelMT-01
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,670cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 11,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 11,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 10,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 9,804 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 8,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 7,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 6,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 5,673 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 4,572 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 3,227 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 2,193 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 1,655 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 1,655 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 1,516 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 1,482 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 1,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,438 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha MT-01?

Based on 7,140 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.

90.4%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 24
Headlamp aim too low 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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MT08 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01 in Black with a 1,670cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Yamaha MT-01 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 10,737 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha MT-01 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT08 YAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha MT-01 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Yamaha MT-01 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT08 YAM registered?

MT08 YAM is a 2008 Yamaha MT-01, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MT08 YAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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